The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 30,400
€ 27,000
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 D3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
57.4
69.7
79.6
59.2
70.1
78.9
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.4 in
Height
59.2 in
103.9
178
101.5
178.5
178 in
Length
178.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.58 %
General
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
22.63 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo V50 D3
642 mi
697 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
119.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D3
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
